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How Jew(ish) Are You?

Thank you to Thrive Global for publishing my article, “How Jew(ish) Are You?” Reading Matt Greene’s autobiography, Jew(ish): A primer, A memoir, A manual, A plea, during COVID19 Thanksgiving weekend, I thought gratefully about my relationship to being Jewish. Growing up in Los Angeles, California at Stephen Wise Temple, one of the largest Reform synagogues in the … Continued

Meet My Friend, Jennifer Faust, Oceania Cruises Ambassador

I was fortunate to work with Jennifer Faust when we were both working onboard Princess Cruises ships. We traveled together on a “Remembering World War II” sailing from San Francisco to Asia. We had many sea days with no sunshine and many antics including becoming the Sunshine Girls. She is now working for Oceania Cruises … Continued

Thankful during COVID: We Said Go Travel News Nov 2020

Nov News 2020 with We Said Go Travel: I hope you had a Happy COVID19 Thanksgiving. 2020 has been a year filled uncertainty and changes. I hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy and you are taking care of your physical and emotional health. I bought myself flowers and it has made … Continued

The Lucas Project: How You Can Help Boys with ALD

Lucas’ Story When Lucas was 3 months old we were notified that he tested positive on the newborn screen panel for Adrenoleukodystrophy, otherwise known as ALD. If you were to Google it, you would likely find a movie called “Lorenzo’s Oil”, or stories of young boys diagnosed with ADHD, who then lose their sight, speech, … Continued

The Book Truck READ-A-THON December 6, 2020

WANT TO READ FOR A GREAT CAUSE? JOIN THE BOOK TRUCK 2020 READ-A-THON! 4TH ANNUAL READ-A-THON! On Dec. 6th, participants will spend the day reading to fight the literacy crisis for foster care, homeless, and low-income teens. This is a virtual fundraiser, so you can read from anywhere!! “Your Future is an Open Book!” The … Continued

Handmade for the Holidays at MOLA

We are thrilled to have another OUTDOOR Members Sale! What a wonderful time to support your local potters! Shop made with love at MoLA! Please wear your masks at all times. We will allow 3 people at a time in our shopping space and designate other waiting areas! We can’t wait to meet you! WHEN: … Continued

Flowers Amid the Masks

Can you see the flowers? I can. I see families walking together. I see families ‘Zooming’ across time zones. I see flowers blooming from days of gentle rain. Can you see the flowers? I can. I see volunteers passing out food. I see teachers encouraging their students. I see first responders showing up to work … Continued

#STETupelo: Lisa Niver is the Keynote Speaker!

The 2nd annual Southern Travelers Explore Conference February 19th-21st, 2021 is in Tupelo, Mississippi. Bloggers, influencers, journalists, CVBs, DMOs, and those who just love to travel will meet at the Elvis Presley Birthplace Event Center for educational sessions, small group discussions, and a marketplace, while also enjoying Tupelo’s fantastic food scene and experiencing all that the … Continued

Who is The Drew Barrymore Show sending to Fiji?

Bula! On the #DrewBarrymoreShow, Melissa asks Drew for help surprising her incredible friend Angela, who managed to donate to those in need while taking care of her family and Melissa was also battling breast cancer, with the recognition (and the trip) she deserves! Mom’s Time Out is sending Angela to FIJI! She will be staying … Continued

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